“Mrs. Carrier epitomizes the characteristics of the ideal teacher that we all want for our children,” said Bernard Bragen Jr.. Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent “Her passion and enthusiasm for teaching and children is reflective in the performance of her students. We are grateful to have her as a member of our faculty. “

Out of more than 1,000 school partners, four stood out to earn recognition as winners of the 2015 Business Partnership Awards given by Prince William County Schools. These partners made a significant impact on students, teachers, and administrative staff.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015.

The Pre-Governor’s School at Osbourn Park High School (PGS@OP) in Manassas will be a preparatory program with an accelerated mathematics and science course sequence that prepares students who want to apply to the Governor’s School @ Innovation Park, which is open to juniors and seniors. More details on PGS@OP will be presented at a specialty program information night at OPHS on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015.

A total of 80 out of 87 eligible Prince William County Public Schools are fully accredited, according to a report on state accreditation and federal accountability results released today by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). The change reflects the improved performance of seven schools that rose from “accredited with warning” status last year to fully accredited now.

Monarch butterflies whose survival is under constant threat due to dwindling habitats and food supplies have some new friends in Virginia who are eagerly volunteering to shore up the butterflies’ habitats and food supplies, a VDOT press release said.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015.

Prince William County Human Rights Commission now is accepting nominations for its Annual Human Rights Awards. Individuals, nonprofit organizations or businesses may be nominated for outstanding accomplishments in the area of human rights in Prince William County. The deadline for submitting nominations is Nov. 23, 2015.